Brainstorm map

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What a brainstorm map is

“Brainstorming is a creativity technique in which a group of people interact to suggest ideas spontaneously in response to a prompt.”
From Wikipedia — Brainstorming — CC BY-SA 4.0

Types of brainstorm map

When to use a brainstorm map

  • Finding ideas

    Write every idea down, even the silly ones. Choose later.

  • With a team

    Everyone calls out ideas and one person adds them to the map.

  • New project

    Start a project with every option on one page: bake sale, quiz night, raffle.

How to make a brainstorm map

  1. 1The goal
  2. 2Kinds of idea
  3. 3Every idea

Helpful resources

Questions

Should I judge ideas while I go?
Ideas are noted down during the activity, but not assessed or critiqued until later.From Wikipedia — Brainstorming — CC BY-SA 4.0
Do I need an account?
No. Press the button and start. It saves in this browser; sign in only if you want it on your other devices too.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print it from the board's settings, or pick “Save as PDF” in the print window to keep a file.